2026 USA TODAY CO. Political Reporting Internship Program, USA TODAY
About The Position
USA TODAY is offering a paid, grant-funded journalism internship to a college student at the undergraduate or graduate level. This 10-week program is for candidates interested in a career path in news reporting, with a focus on politics. This is a full-time internship embedded in the USA TODAY newsroom as a member of our politics coverage team. Expect to write stories on breaking and trending news as well as bigger-picture explainers and deeper dives into major issues in DC that influence candidates on the campaign trail and policy across the country. You’ll gain hands-on experience in areas like reporting and interviewing, writing headlines, and creating social media content. There will also be opportunities for training, networking, and skill development.
Requirements
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from a university journalism program.
- Strong writing, research, and fact-checking skills.
- Familiarity with the fundamentals of journalistic writing and ethics.
- Critical thinking, adaptability, and attention to detail.
- Availability for some evening and weekend work.
Responsibilities
- Write multiple stories per week, including breaking news, features and event coverage.
- Conduct interviews.
- Research and gather information from various sources.
- Produce multimedia content to support stories.
- Collaborate in brainstorming sessions.
Benefits
- Paid internship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
